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Posh Stadium Hopes and Charles Swift the Realist

On Friday the Leader of Peterborough City Council expressed his hopes that money could be found for many major projects to improve Peterborough, including the redevelopment of the football stadium. Posh supporters say this is an urgent need, but Independent councillor Charles Swift says we must face up to the reality of the financial situation. These interviews were broadcast at 07:15 on Monday 21st June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Big Plans for Peterborough

Marco Cereste Leader of the City Council reports back from the Growth Conference staged for potential investors into Peterborough at the Great Northern Railway Hotel. Broadcast at 08:05 on Friday 18th June in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Halfords Tour Reaction

Andy Burrows goes out and about in the streets of Peterborough to enjoy the Halfords Tour Series Cycle Race and talk to the people and the powers. Annette Joyce Head of City Operations at Peterborough City Council joins Paul in the studio. Broadcast at 07:10 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Unison Opposes Unjust Cuts

Dave Prentis from Unison tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that they do not intend to accept widespread cuts imposed by central government on public services and public sector pay and conditions, and suggests they look elsewhere for savings. Broadcast at 08:33 on Wednesday 16th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Lottery Inquiry into PECT Sculpture Commission

The debate continues between Hugh Cripps from Peterborough Environment City Trust and Robert Erskine creator of the Power Rhythm Sculpture over the commission and subsequent handling of the sculpture as unconfirmed reports claim that the National Lottery will inquire into the facts. It is widely reported that PECT received £100,000 for the scupture and paid the sculptor £11,000 for the work which cost £35,000 in total. The following interview with Robert Erskine was broadcast at 07:20 on 2nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Andy Gall on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and includes a statement from PECT.

The debate continues between Hugh Cripps from Peterborough Environment City Trust and Robert Erskine creator of the Power Rhythm Sculpture over the commission and subsequent handling of the sculpture as unconfirmed reports claim that the National Lottery will inquire into the facts. It is reported that PECT received £100,000 for the sculpture and paid the artist £11,000 for the work which cost £35,000 in total. The following interview with Robert Erskine was broadcast at 07:20 on 2nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Andy Gall on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and includes a statement from PECT.
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Peterborough Government Funding Cut: Nick Sandford Libdem Comments

Peterborough City Council is to have its grant from central government cut by £3 million pounds in this financial year. Councillor Sandford from the LibDems tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton where he thinks the cuts should fall. Broadcast at 08:34 on Friday 11th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Gaby Zakuani Adi Mowles and Michael from Sealskinz rate the Football Songs

Peterborough United defender Gaby Zakuani, Peterborough United superfan Adi Mowles and Michael from Sealskinz Waterproof Socks rate the Football Songs vying to be number one for the World Cup. Spinning the disks is Paul Stainton. Broadcast at 08:50 on Friday 11th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Ancient Bones Found at St John Peterborough

Could the discovery of some ancient remains at the entrance to St John’s Church in Peterborough delay completition of the city centre refurbishment? Andrew Edwards Strategic Property Manager with Peterborough City Council talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton at 07:35 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridegshire.

Could the discovery of some ancient remains at the entrance to St John’s Church in Peterborough delay completion of the city centre refurbishment? Andrew Edwards Strategic Property Manager with Peterborough City Council talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton at 07:35 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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